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Make sure tailstock is locked
to bed (C) and quill is tightened (D) before
turning a spindle on the lathe.
Figure 7-3: tailstock movement
7.3 Removing items from bed
To remove headstock, tailstock or toolrest base
from bed, unscrew and remove either of the studs
(see O, Figure 5-6). Unlock the item and slide it off
bed. After remounting these items on the lathe,
reinstall studs.
For most turning operations, except outboard
turning, the headstock is positioned at the left end
of bed, and the tailstock moved to accommodate
the workpiece.
7.4 Cam tightness
The clamping mechanisms of headstock, tailstock
and tool rest base are pre-set by the manufacturer,
and should not require adjustment.
If one of them does not tighten properly against the
bed when the locking handle is tightened, adjust it
as follows. (Figure 7-4 uses tailstock as example.)
Figure 7-4: cam adjustment
1. Remove stud from end of lathe bed, and slide
tailstock off.
2. Turn tailstock on its side, and tighten lock nut
(F, Figure 7-4) to increase cam pressure, or
loosen the nut to relieve cam pressure.
3. Mount tailstock on bed and lock it to verify
adjustment. Repeat as needed.
4. Reinstall stud.
7.5 Tool rest
See Figure 7-5.
A 14-inch tool rest is provided with your lathe. It is
designed to allow adjustment for height, position on
the bed, and angle to the work.
Loosen locking handle on tool rest base (G, Figure
7-5) to slide base forward or back, and to angle it
to the bed. Tighten locking handle firmly before
operating lathe.
Loosen handle (H) to raise or lower tool rest and
angle it to the work. Tighten handle before
operating lathe.
Figure 7-5: tool rest
7.6 Tool rest extension
See Figure 7-6.
The extension (J, Figure 7-6) mounts to the tool
rest base and offers greater reach for the tool rest
when turning off the bed using the headstock at an
angle.
Make sure the clamp bushings (K) are pulled apart
sufficiently to accept tool rest post.
Figure 7-6